Prepare against Felix Zesch
DEU · World #15,993 classical · FIDE ID 4664418
Our database contains 72 games by Felix Zesch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Felix Zesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Felix Zesch before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,095 | 2,174 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,174 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,174 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 40.3% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Felix Zesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Felix Zesch's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 92.3% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Zesch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zesch usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 66.7% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Felix Zesch's chess games
All 72 games by Felix Zesch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U13 | 1996 | 13 | 8 | – |
| ch-GER U13 | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| 5th Leutersdorf Muench Braeu Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,396 |
| Chemnitz Open | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-GER U16 | 1999 | 7 | 5 | 2,254 |
| chT-GER U15 | 1998 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| Kassel Open | 1998 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1994 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Felix Zesch's chess games?
72 games by Felix Zesch, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Felix Zesch has played.
What does Felix Zesch play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Felix Zesch opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Felix Zesch answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Felix Zesch play as White?
As White, Felix Zesch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Felix Zesch play as Black?
As Black, Felix Zesch most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Felix Zesch's FIDE rating?
Felix Zesch is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Felix Zesch played?
Our database contains 72 games by Felix Zesch, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 19 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Felix Zesch?
72 games by Felix Zesch reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.